DeLonghi Dedica EC685W (White)

This is a good coffee machine in many ways, but it appears to have one significant flaw. We previously owned the same model, which developed an issue where the descale light kept flashing, even after we descaled the machine multiple times. We contacted DeLonghi for advice and tried their suggested fix, but it didn’t resolve the problem. Because… Read more

the machine was out of warranty and the repair cost would have been higher than replacing it, we decided to buy a new one — the same model, as it was on special. Unfortunately, the same issue occurred the first time the new machine needed descaling.

This time, it was still under warranty, so we took it in for repair. The technician told us this is not an uncommon fault and that the fix may involve replacing a specific circuit inside the machine.

Overall, while this coffee machine makes great coffee and works well in general, potential buyers should be aware of this recurring descaling light problem.

Don't know how good the coffee is – I'd love to tell people how good the coffee is or isn't but I can't. The filter baskets are impossible to get into the portafilter. I've tried numerous times using numerous techniques but it's a no-go. So back it goes.

Great Coffee Machine - get one! – I had to add to this list because I love my DeLonghi it makes great coffee ALL THE TIME, like any machine you need to learn how to operate it and then it delivers in spades. Buy great beans, grind them fresh and let your DeLonghi Dedica do the rest! Great machine, well done DeLonghi! Show details ·  1

Pocket rocket – We love the crema and consistency of our espressos. We don't use the frother much. Quick to warm up, self priming pump and easy to clean. Can't say anything negative about it. Plenty of accessories to go too Show details ·  1

Perfect coffee everytime! – After looking for a simple coffee machine for a very longtime, we decided to get the DeLonghi dedica & it definitely did not disappoint. I love the simple, elegant and compact design. It nicely fits into our small kitchen and doesn’t take up too much room. It’s really easy to use and froths the milk very well. You can also have a single shot or a… Read more ·  1

double depending how strong you like your coffee, it’s not big enough to fit 2 mugs... however if you really wanted to you can hold 2 mugs and make 2 coffees. The milk frother stops automatically when the milk is the at correct consistency and temp which takes the guess work out of it. It’s also really easy to clean as the parts come off with ease and you can descale the whole machine.

Great Little Performer – Produces a very good short black with plenty of crema. Simple to use. Good quality unit for the price. The steamer could do with being a little more powerful, but I really can’t complain with the unit as I didn’t spend $700-800 for something that I would rate similar. Great machine Delonghi!  Show details

Form and function – This looks absolutely stunning in the kitchen. It has a quality look to it as its made from stainless steel with white enamel (my one). It works brilliantly too. Lovely strong shots with a proper crema. Its easy to use but there's more to it than it first seems so it's definitely one of those machines where you need to read the manual. Very pleased with it.  Show details

Delongi does it again – I have had a delongi magnifica for a number of years and it makes great coffee. I bought a dedica to take on my travels, it makes great coffee like its big brother and is easy to use, well pleased with this product. It’s eady to use and clean and comes with comprehensive instructions  Show details

Lots to Like About The Delonghi Dedica! – Two Year Update. We have now owned the Dedica and with 4 adults now pumping out multiple shots on a daily basis I have to say it has been near faultless for two years. We do not hesitate to give it a 5 star rating after two years use. Have used the frother a lot now and found it very good. Have had to descale only once in two years. It was a… Read more

chore and I had to look at several youtube clips to get it right...but all ok!

Review from two years back.

Like a number of other reviewers we were a little worried at first when we started using the Delonghi Dedica. Some shots came out weak and when we made the grind smaller it refused to pump a shot at all. However, once we reread the instructions regarding coffee fill weight and settled on a grind size that more emulated the size you get in a supermarket pre grind packet we have been getting good crema and taste every times. I would also advise you to tamp only quite lightly.

Taking note of the annoyance some reviewers have had with the descale warning we set the water type to soft (Sydney water is soft) so we expect the machine will ask to be descaled less often.

We are very happy about the size of the machine and its looks in our kitchen and we are delighted by the literally few seconds it needs to heat up ready for the first pour. A mate of mine has a fancy multi thousand dollar machine and grinder set up. It takes him forever to produce a shot and in our opinion the results are no better.

I have only used the milk frother twice and it seemed to work well but again I would advise you to read the instructions carefully for best results. If you bought this on a special I do not think you will be unhappy with the price or results and therefore, so far can strongly recommend this little pod sized machine! Ps. Apparently the appropriate pods are near impossible to buy but if you want some fun you can see youtube clips on how to make your own out of filter paper!!

Good strong coffee – I love my espresso strong and this machine needs my needs very well. It develops enough internal pressure and has a large enough basket to get thick extractions that you could stand a spoon in! It's quite a diminutive unit but much better than many others I have tried. Its also stainless steel and plastic - very nicely built. Combine this with decent freshly roasted coffee and you are on to a winner.  Show details

Great Value Coffee Machine – Excellent machine, great price. Very easy to use and the coffee tastes amazing. Milk frother does a fantastic job even though I have rice milk in my coffee (my sister has an earlier version of this model and it isn’t as good so they must have improved it). I prefer my coffee now to what I buy at cafes. Purchased this off eBay for around $250  Show details

Lovely design - great coffee – Very pleased with the results I am getting from this tiny machine. Its not wide at all so it fits on our cramped bench but the pump inside is very strong relative to its size. I get shots easily as good as my sisters Sunbeam which cost over $1000. Develops a nice crema too. It took a little getting used to the new machine. I find every different… Read more

coffee machine wants to be packed in its own way - that's a feel thing and it takes some experimenting to get just right. I think the machine too 'relaxes" a bit after its been used for a month or two and you start getting the good coffees. It can do pods too but I never would! All in all a good machine and I am happy with it

Cafe Quality Coffee – After a ton of research on home espresso machines, I settled for the Delonghi Dedica EC685 White. After owning it for 3 weeks here's my verdict: Patience! The machine took a few extractions to stabilise (as mentioned in the manual), it was dilute and feels like the pressure wasn't enough at first. However, after around the 5th extraction, I… Read more

managed to get perfectly thick crema with the double shot filter basket. I figured that the trick was:

1. Heat up the filter basket by running one round of hot water to heat up the portafilter

2. Dry the portafilter completely

3. Fill up the basket with coffee ground (I found that using 2 exact scoops might be a bit much and I would usually shave off a little so that it can fit the group head properly)

4. Give it a good tight tamp down

5. Fit it into the group head and press the extraction button immediately (don't let it wait there, your grounds might burn from the passive heat)

The machine is easy to clean and it took me a while to come up with a good routine but it was completely worth it. Frother wand and the silicone parts can be easily taken off. After power up, it takes around 30 seconds to get ready to serve you.

A few negligible downsides were:

-The filter baskets on the unit I got kept falling off the portafilter whenever I try to knock it out into a bit (perhaps I need to invest in a proper knock box)

-I wished the space to put my coffee cup to receive the extraction could be taller despite the removable drip tray. It is quite a hassle to remove it every time I make my coffee, but one can simply get a shorter coffee cup that fits)

Overall a great purchase, worth every single cent spent! Would highly recommend this to anyone looking to make coffee for a small number of people at home .

Lovely Coffee Machine – This review is after a months ownership. It actually took me a week or two to get used to the workings of this. Its easy to use but every machine has its own quirks and you have to be able to 'feel' the right pressure to use with the grounds. once I found the sweet spot, this has been brilliant. It produces delicious coffee every time. The water… Read more

pressure seems just right to get lovely results. Not to muddy, not too bitter - just right! I am happy with this stylish Italian machine!

It’s just alright – Not really still buy my coffees didn’t find it easy to clean either and found that the coffee hubs would get stuck after awhile I got this as a Christmas present so I’m not to bothered about it not being the best because I didn’t actually have to pay for it out of my own pocket  Show details

Excellent! – Great machine for first timers interested in coffee. Easy to use, great build and quality! Definitely recommend to anyone looking to try coffee making! Instructions could've been a bit more clearer to the average joe but there are many videos online to help assist with how to use this machine! Good product and quality and also purchased for a very cheap price, $117, hence the recommendation.  Show details

Brilliant Coffee Machine – We have had this for two months now and I love it. It makes the best, most consistent coffees. Rich and full bodied espresso. I don't know what the engineers at DeLonghi were doing when they designed this model but they seem to have got it exactly right. They are Italian so I guess it makes sense! Pressure and temperature are spot on. You can't… Read more

really go wrong unless you mess up tamping down the basket. This is a cafe - grade machine in a tiny space. I thoroughly recommend this model.

Excellent Coffee Each Morning – This has rapidly become part of our morning routine. We bought it after doing a little research and the consistently excellent reviews this machine gets. I can see why! We really get top quality cafe quality coffee from it. It takes a little time to learn the barista's 'art' at home but once you do, it really rewards you. This machine is amazing… Read more

considering it's tiny size. The only thing to remember, apart from filling the water tank, is to regularly descale it to keep it's internals clean. Would recommend this model to all.

Top quality barista coffee – Top quality, I am very impressed with this little machine, makes perfect creama on my coffee and froths milk beautifully, silky smooth! I was a bit hesitant after reading some of the negative reviews but honestly I can’t see how you can go wrong here, it’s a very easy to use machine, I used to be a barista and this machine is so simple! Well worth… Read more

the investment, buy good quality beans and you have cafe quality coffees!

Easy to clean and maintain, with some basic practice I don’t think you can go wrong with this machine! It has exceeded my expectations, highly recommend!!!!

Makes Quality Coffee – This little machine is the mighty mouse of coffee machines! It is very slender on the bench but strongly made from solid steel. It looks good and cleans up easily. The insides are what count and it has a powerful pump and makes absolutely top notch coffee. We are talking 'who needs the cafe anymore ' quality here. The performance I am getting is… Read more

better than I expected for the price paid and so I am very pleased.

It took a bit of experimentation with ground size and doses to get this just right but when you do, it's really spot on. Fully recommend this model.

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Great Results Well Built – Just got this and I am very happy with the results I am getting with it. It is easy to pull beautiful sweet espressos and I have only had it for a week. It is well made and all metal which I like and quite small in size. I comes with a tamper but no milk jug. It does have a steam wand which I am still experimenting with but I must go for… Read more

espresso so I am well happy.

This was on special for $343 and is getting better results than $1000 machines that my family members have.

Really Good Coffee Machine – I am amazed at this little Italian marvel. This Delonghi Dedica really brings the goods in terms of making delicious coffee. It has 15 Bar system and once you get the hang of tamping the coffee down like a barista, you get beautiful espresso extraction every time. It also has a steam want if you need to fluff up milk for cappuccinos or lattes. … Read more

Its solidly made from stainless steel and surprisingly slim on the bench.

I am more than happy with this machine, I am rapt with it!

Good little machine – We bought this from harvey norman as it was pretty much the cheapest option. So far no problem with it except making multiple coffees is a bit tricky and you need to turn the unit on and off before each shot which is not a big deal to be honest. Overall we are happy with our purchase and its a Good value for money too.  Show details

Decent machine for starters – Easy to start and use. The taste of espresso is nice, while the steam wand is too light and hard to clean. Purchased on Amazon before Chirstmas, kind of disappointed for the quality compared to the price, like the handle of portafilter is plastic basically. Definitely go for better brand like Breville if budget allowed, but a good for coffee starter at home.  Show details

What an amazing prize! – I won this machine in a local competition. The machine looks very slick and expensive! I did further research via YouTube to help with the hot milk (was cold and not working for me). It is now rectified and tastes just as good - or even better - than the one I purchase in the city. Colour white helps with limited cleaning of finger prints and marks. I only use high quality pre-grounded coffee and it works for me and smells like a café.  Show details

Not worth the money! – It's way to fussy for me, on/off cool down, steam milk turn off, brew coffee 10 minutes for 2 cups of great tasting coffee. After 40 days needs to be descaled took all day and the orange light is still on. There are other machines out there that will make great coffee.  Show details